summer 2010
The photo above shows the smiling faces of our youth as we traveled from YMEN to the Puerto Rican flags of Humboldt Park by bike. I’m glad they were smiling when we arrived, because some of them weren’t smiling in route.
It turned out to be a fantastic day with great weather. And we continue to encourage our young people to experience their city in new ways, helping them to learn that wonderful culture is only a bike-ride away.
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